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Jazz at the Grand Hotel – Port Elizabeth

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This image referencing 'Port Elizabeth' is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the name of the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more images. jazz at the Grand Hotel Image by max_thinks_sees jazz on a sunday afternoon at the Grand Hotel This image is automatically selected as it was published with this keyword/s relevant to Port Elizabeth: Port Elizabeth. Please - CLICK HERE to report any 'offensive' images. Don't forget to support and thank the photographer. Submit … [Read more...] about Jazz at the Grand Hotel – Port Elizabeth

Makhanda News: Shanghai Jazz Stars set to perform in Cape Town

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Shanghai Jazz Stars set to perform in Cape Town: Cape Town is in for a treat this month, as Coco Zhao, arguably China’s most famous contemporary jazz vocalist, jets in for two concerts on 22 and 23 June before continuing to the Standard Bank Jazz ... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. Engen’s Busisiwe Mkhungo finds her wings this Youth Day: We’ve lost touch with humanity.” When she was in grade 10, Busiswe, who grew up in Kwa-Zulu Natal and matriculated from Makhanda High School in Port … [Read more...] about Makhanda News: Shanghai Jazz Stars set to perform in Cape Town

Grahamstown News: South Africa: Seven Acts to Enthral You At the 2019 Standard Bank Jazz Festival

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South Africa: Seven Acts to Enthral You At the 2019 Standard Bank Jazz Festival: Cape Town — The Standard Bank Jazz Festival in Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) is one of the few in the country that has always encouraged the idea of collaborations giving local artists a ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Government must create jobs where we live: Voter: NOW READ: #Elections2019: First voters make their way to polling stations Because Yafele is registered in the Grahamstown area, he will … [Read more...] about Grahamstown News: South Africa: Seven Acts to Enthral You At the 2019 Standard Bank Jazz Festival

Makhanda News: Get to know Mandla Mlangeni, this year’s king of jazz

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Get to know Mandla Mlangeni, this year's king of jazz: His first taste of Standard Bank-related jazz activity happened during the Grahamstown (now Makhanda) National Arts Festival in 2005. Pianist Bra Andile Yenana was the Young Artist during that ... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. Makhanda businesses battle it out with Eskom to stop massive 14-hour power outages: Lawyers for Makhanda businesses and the local ratepayers on Thursday morning began a marathon meeting with Eskom lawyers to try … [Read more...] about Makhanda News: Get to know Mandla Mlangeni, this year’s king of jazz

Final Barn Heritage Month Edition Session

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Closing off the special Jazz’Afro Sundays@ The Barn Heritage Month Edition will be veteran Jazz diva extraordinaire Vuyelwa Luzipo and sassy Sabasa Afro Jazz Band. These two acts will be on the Jazz’Afro Sundays stage from 17:00 on Sunday 23 September with music that will take us back to yesteryear when halls and live performance venues in New Brighton, Seyisi and Kwazakhele used to be jam packed with smartly dressed patrons with a huge thirst for music and were enthralled by the musings of … [Read more...] about Final Barn Heritage Month Edition Session

#AnswerTheCall To Celebrate The Eastern Cape

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Editor: It would appear that the weekend of 27 October is a popular one for events - so far MyPE has reported on the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer, the Lake Farm Street Collection and now the Legends Heritage Jazz Meets Turnup Festival. Submit your events to MyZA or your Press Release on MyPR for more exposure. From the 25th to the 27th of October in East London, the inaugural Legends Heritage Jazz Meets Turnup Festival will be bringing together the beautiful people of the Eastern Cape, fellow … [Read more...] about #AnswerTheCall To Celebrate The Eastern Cape

PE in the news: Siphiwe Mhlambi presents Expressions – A Jazz Photography Exhibition

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Siphiwe Mhlambi presents Expressions - A Jazz Photography Exhibition: The images sold for £4,000 (R72 000) and these essential funds went to aiding vulnerable children in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.” Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. No Coleman, no problem – Isaacs: which runs from 12 to 22 September in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. “The foreign-based players will not be available for the championships due to certain circumstances. It [Cosafa] is not on the Fifa ... Source: "Port … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Siphiwe Mhlambi presents Expressions – A Jazz Photography Exhibition

Jazz History Exhibition @Red Location Museum [video]

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Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. https://youtu.be/p3qBHB00zpE Jazz in South Africa survived a history of repression. As a form of expression the music was used in the struggle against apartheid. Many musicians were forced into exile. Jazz continued to thrived in many townships including New Brighton in Port Elizabeth. Click HERE to find more 'Red Location Museum' videos. Red Location Museum video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' … [Read more...] about Jazz History Exhibition @Red Location Museum [video]

Grahamstown in the news: A night to remember with SA’s jazz royalty

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A night to remember with SA’s jazz royalty: It sounds like a match made in heaven, and seeing it happen on Saturday afternoon in Grahamstown, one wondered why it hadn’t happened sooner. They both have considerable credentials. Zenzi is the granddaughter of Miriam Makeba. Instead of falling under ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Jazz virtuosos Zenzi Makeba Lee and Amanda Tiffin impress at #NAF18: Zenzi Makeba Lee and Amanda Tiffin have talked of performing together for years, and on … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: A night to remember with SA’s jazz royalty

Grahamstown in the news: International and local artists to collaborate at 2018 Standard Bank Jazz Festival

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International and local artists to collaborate at 2018 Standard Bank Jazz Festival: This year's Grahamstown National Arts Festival will see creative musical collaborations come into sharp focus between 28 June and 7 July at the 2018 Standard Bank Jazz Festival. As the oldest jazz festival on the African continent, SBJF 2018 will feature a ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. 1 Bedroom Apartment / Flat to Rent in Grahamstown: 2 Coles Lane Flat 11 Bachelor flat available from the 01 June … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: International and local artists to collaborate at 2018 Standard Bank Jazz Festival

Grahamstown in the news: Here’s a taste of what to expect at Grahamstown’s Standard Bank Jazz Festival 2018

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Here's a taste of what to expect at Grahamstown’s Standard Bank Jazz Festival 2018: Johannesburg - The 2018 Standard Bank Jazz Festival is kicking off soon with a line-up of leading musicians poised to make it an unforgettable 31st addition at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. Taking place from 28 June until 7 July, the programme ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Standard Bank Jazz Festival to celebrate jazz legacies: The 2018 Standard Bank Jazz Festival (SBJF) will be held in … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Here’s a taste of what to expect at Grahamstown’s Standard Bank Jazz Festival 2018

SA’s oldest Jazz festival

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Taking place from 28 June until 7 July, this year's programme at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown celebrates great jazz legacies with a league of world-class musicians reimagining them with a youthful verve. The focus on the future with an eye on notable classics is a nod to cutting edge musicians daring to dig into the archive to unearth musical gems and jazz jewels to revive for eager audiences. Grahamstown musicians poised to make it an unforgettable 31st addition at the National … [Read more...] about SA’s oldest Jazz festival